Senior Construction Equipment Mechanic

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Construction Equipment Mechanic to join our vehicle sustainment team in Kadena AB, Japan. The selected candidate will provide cradle-to-grave maintenance and logistics support to multiple families of U.S. Air Force War Reserve Materiel (WRM) and Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery (RADR) vehicles and equipment postured within the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) area of operations on the Allied Logistics Engineering Capabilities Sustainment (ALECS) program.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performs cradle-to-grave maintenance operations on U. S. Air Force WRM and RADR vehicle and equipment fleet assets.
• Performs preventative maintenance and special inspections as required and determines the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment. Understands all requirements to meet asset "safe and serviceable" condition.
• Performs diagnostic, triage, repair maintenance actions based on AF priorities. Conducts parts research utilizing available T.O.s, T.M.s, and commercial manuals.
• Manages and accounts for Air Force assets and performs accurate & timely administrative fleet management actions and accounts for all assigned equipment and tools as required.
• Maintains CFR, FIAR, OSHA, AFOSH, and other federal, country, state regulatory compliance requirements.
• Properly handles the accountability and disposal of hazardous waste and maintain current certifications and training requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6+ years of qualified mechanical experience.
• Up to 25% Travel Required.
• Extensive experience in diagnosing, repairing, rebuilding, replacing components for heavy construction vehicles and equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, pump, and mechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of gas and diesel engines, including diagnostics and repairs. Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pumping schematics for troubleshooting.
• Perform maintenance actions and parts research utilizing commercial and military manuals.
• Proficient with hand tools, diagnostic tools, power tools, and multi-meters; experience following industry or military troubleshooting procedures.
• Ability to successfully pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening; must possess a Valid Driver's License for the location in which the work will be performed, a High School Diploma or GED, and a Passport valid for at least one year beyond the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with commercial and tactical heavy construction, and Civil Engineering equipment for U.S. Air Force WRM & RADR fleets.
• Experience and understanding of the Air Force's fleet management and support systems, including compliance with asset Life-Cycle Management.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing aircraft support, refueling, MHE, tactical, transport vehicles.
• AF Fleet Management & Analysis experience. Knowledge of AF Forms 1800, 4354, 4355, AFTO 91.
• Familiarity with T.O. 36-1-191, AFI 24-302, AFI 24-301.
• Familiarity with the Air Force's Electronic Technical Manual System (ETIMS), AF Technical Orders, and various Commercial Manuals for maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in corrosion prevention or removal in commercial or military contexts.
• AFSC 2T3X1 (2T351, 2T371, 2T371A, B, C) or equivalent

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to balance, bend, carry, crouch, stretch and kneel.
• Must be able to push, pull, and reach.
• Must be able to work in high noise areas.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs and small parts.
• Must be able to work with computers and CRTs, and type on a computer keyboard.